What Needs Pruning When?
Spring is fast approaching and the weather outside is slowly warming up. This is the time of the year …
Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers
Since 1979, North Carolina Extension Master Gardener℠ Volunteers (EMGVs) have been leaders in this internationally acclaimed program, guiding homeowners in making environmentally sound decisions in their landscapes. Trained by North Carolina State University faculty and staff, EMGVs provide research-based information about gardening and environmental stewardship to individuals and communities across the state. EMGVs engage the community through education and outreach on a wide variety of subjects and through a broad spectrum of projects, all designed to maximize their impact.
March is Garden, Nature & Ecology Books Month!
March is an up-and-down weather month for us in North Carolina, so on those “indoor days,” why not curl …
Gardens, Lawns and Landscapes Online Courses Are Open!
Now is your chance to level up your gardening skills and know-how! The Gardens, Lawns & Landscape courses are …
Program Spotlight: TH by Extension Master Gardeners of Wake County
We are so pleased to welcome Nancy Crites, an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer of Wake County, describing the therapeutic …
Warm Winter Days and Weed Growth
On warm winter days, when the temperatures are above 55 degrees, the weeds in the lawn will be growing …
Growing Vegetables in Limited Space
Now is a good time to start planting a vegetable garden. I know there are some people who don’t …
After Storm Tree Care and Pruning
After the snow storm I went out and took a look at the trees and shrubs in my yard. …
Topdressing Your Soil Workshop
Join Horticulture Agent, Shawn Banks, for a free Topdressing Your Soil Workshop at the Western Carteret Branch of the …
Bloom Your Way to Wellness: TH and Flower Arranging
February 14 is Valentine’s Day and February 28 is Floral Design Day. Along with the weather in North Carolina …
Learn About the Therapeutic Horticulture Activities Database
Are you a practitioner, student, or intern ready for some new therapeutic horticulture session ideas? As TH practitioners and …
Speaker Event: Creating a Pollinator Habitat
Join us Wednesday, 2/5, at 10:00 a.m. as Matt Collogan talks about how we can bring nature home with …
Controlling Winter Weeds With Herbicides
Watch as Horticulture Agent, Shawn Banks, explains how to apply a liquid herbicide in the winter to control winter …
2025 Master Gardener Training Scheduled
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Pruning Woody Stemmed Plants
Fruits, nuts, and most berry plants have woody stems that will need to be pruned between now and March …
Drought Tolerant Plants and Pruning
With the long, dark nights of January, I will spend some time looking at seed catalogs. I may not …
Winter Weed Lawn Care
If the weather will cooperate, I plan to start with a short video on winter weed control. I’ve noticed …